AsteriskTSE:6522 +29.13%50 Quick Ratio is 1.21 as of Feb. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 1.10. GuruFocus rates TSE:6522 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of 円409.69 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,496 Hardware companies, Asterisk ranks worse than 60.42% on this metric.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets excludes Total Inventories divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Asterisk's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 1.21.
Asterisk has a quick ratio of 1.21. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Asterisk's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:6522'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.6 Med: 1.1 Max: 3.42
Current: 1.21
During the past 7 years, Asterisk's highest Quick Ratio was 3.42. The lowest was 0.60. And the median was 1.10.
TSE:6522's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 60.42% of 2496
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.46
vs TSE:6522: 1.21
Asterisk (TSE:6522) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Asterisk Quick Ratio Related Terms
Asterisk Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Asterisk's Quick Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
TSE:6522 vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Quick Ratio Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Asterisk's Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Asterisk Quick Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Asterisk's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Asterisk's Quick Ratio falls into.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
Asterisk's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Asterisk (TSE:6522) has a Quick Ratio of 1.21 as of Feb. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Asterisk and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 1.10. Over the past decade, Asterisk's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.60 to 3.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Asterisk ranks #1508 out of 2496 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 60.4%.
Is Asterisk's Quick Ratio too high?
Asterisk's current Quick Ratio of 1.21 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 1.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.60 to a high of 3.42. The Hardware industry median Quick Ratio is 1.46. Asterisk's value of 1.21 is 17.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Asterisk ranks #1508 out of 2496 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Asterisk has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asterisk's Quick Ratio compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Asterisk ranks #1508 out of 2496 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Asterisk in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.46. Asterisk's value of 1.21 is 17.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Asterisk's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.60 to 3.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.10 vs. the industry median of 1.46, Asterisk has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Quick Ratio for a Hardware company?
The median Quick Ratio among Hardware companies is 1.46, based on 2,496 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Asterisk's current Quick Ratio of 1.21 is 17.1% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Asterisk and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Asterisk's current Quick Ratio is 1.21, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 1.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asterisk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asterisk (TSE:6522) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円409.69, compared to a current price of 円1,330.00 — trading 224.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 1.21, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 1.10 and 17.1% below the Hardware industry median of 1.46. Asterisk's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Asterisk (TSE:6522), the current Quick Ratio is 1.21 as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Asterisk (TSE:6522) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asterisk stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,330.00 is trading 224.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円409.69.
GuruFocus considers Asterisk to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6522:
Quick Ratio: 1.21 (10% above median its 10-year median of 1.10)
GF Value™: 円409.69 vs. price of 円1,330.00 (224.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17.1% below the Hardware median (#1508 of 2496)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6522 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Asterisk Inc is predominantly engaged in the manufacturing, development, and sales of RFID readers and barcode scanners that utilize mobile smartphones, as well as the development and sales of management systems that utilize image recognition technologies. The company's reportable segments are AsReader Business, System Integration Business, and Rental Business. The majority of its revenue is generated from the AsReader Business, which develops and sells hardware and software products and offers services that utilize its proprietary image recognition and AI technologies. The various products offered under this segment include barcode readers, RFID readers, image recognition products, wireless communication and infrared products, and others under the brand name AsReader (Asterisk Reader).
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